Well, folks, it looks like we have reached the end of an era. *cue imperial death march music*

Today is my last blog post EVER…for Cabaret Theatre.

Dad?

Now, I know it may be difficult for you to contain your tears and sadness about my departure, but do not fret my ducklings; my spirit will exist on through the internet for years and years to come. If you ever feel lonely, and are missing your Tashie, read my past posts and feel my essence. That is where I will exist and thrive.

*throws up*

Oh boo hoo Natasha, cry us a river.

I must say, there is something uniquely cleansing about talking to the internet void–a familiar yet unknown “other”. I talk to no-one and everyone at the same time…it’s such a weird paradox.

Why am I leaving, you ask?

I am graduating early (hard work pays off, folks)

Nothing lasts forever

I am going to France for a few months (I’ll be working in a French Theatre!)

Thank you to all of my fans for continuing to read my internet ramblings; especially my two number one girls, Kate Thomas and Heather Tedesco! You two win the award for “Best Natasha Supporter of the Year”. Please put this accolade on your resumes and brag about it at social gatherings. It will lead you to success, love, and chocolate.

What I’ll miss most about Rutgers is the theatre community I’ve made for myself here. I’ve been a part of Cabaret for years, and it is going to be an odd adjustment having it out of my life. Because of this, you all better send me videos of rehearsals and performances while I’m abroad so I can get my Cabaret-fixin’ in over-seas!

Also, next semester will be the 10th show for Rutgers Night Live! Even though I won’t be here to see it’s beautiful (yet horrifying) fruition, I have an alumni digital short in production (cough in my mind cough) that will be an exciting addition to the show.

Without further adieu, I would like to introduce you to your new best friend, my replacement, and also my saucy lover, KRISTEN FERRIS!

Kristen Ferris, also known as “Sharkey”

KFer will be Cabaret Theatre’s new Social Media Chair for the Spring 2015 semester. I expect you all to treat her with the utmost respect, as you have treated me, or else I will unleash my fury in another blog post (contain your excitement). I met Kristen my freshman year during LTC Rocky Horror Picture Show Auditions. We didn’t talk much, but she seemed like a cool gal. Then, we reconnected last year in Cabaret’s [title of show]. That’s when we became best friends that cross every friend boundary and have a freaky yet sexy relationship with each other. Also her boyfriend is a red head–what’s up with that?

We’re best friends.

No seriously. She’s mine and you can’t have her.

Good luck, Kristen! The internet audience can be overwhelming at times, but I’m sure Kate and Heather will guide you along the path to victory.

What’s next at Cabaret Theatre? Auditions for Proof, by David Auburn.

Proof by David Auburn is a poignant and haunting exploration of a woman’s struggle to define herself in the face of her father’s legacy of mathematical genius and his devastating mental illness. She fears she has inherited more than one aspect of his mind. The play premiered in 2000 and went on to win the 2001 Tony Award for best play and the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for drama. It brilliantly portrays extraordinary characters coping with, perhaps, very ordinary problems. How do these characters settle family affairs? How do they raise their children? How do they make themselves distinct from their parents? How do they grieve? The play strikes home because although they are remarkable minds, they are just like us.

Auditions will be held at Cabaret Theatre *** on

– Monday, December 8th from 8pm to Midnight

– Tuesday, December 9th from 8pm to Midnight

– Callbacks will be held over winter break in January

Meet the Production Staff::

Director: Jasia Ries

Assistant Director: Eddie Norgard

Co-Stage Manager: Chris Price

Co-Stage Manager: Irene Martinez

Show Dates::

— Friday, February 6th at 8pm

— Saturday, February 7th at 8pm

— Sunday, February 8th at 7pm

— Friday, February 13th at 8pm

— Saturday, February 14th at 8pm

— Sunday, February 15th at 7pm

Character Breakdowns:

— Catherine: 25, brilliant, sensitive, afraid that she has inherited her father’s tendency towards instability. She takes care of her father for years and has made many sacrifices.

— Robert: 50s, father to Catherine and Claire, an absolute genius who revolutionized mathematical theory. Though mentally unstable, he really tries to be a father to Catherine.

— Claire: 29, Catherine’s sister. She is very put together, very exact. Her attempt to organize her family’s affairs is well-meaning but ultimately ill-timed. Lives in New York since she escaped there from Chicago years ago.

— Hal: 28, Robert’s former student, funny, sweet, loyal. He idolizes Robert and determinedly searches through his Professor’s scribbles (even from the most unstable period of his life) to find something useful. Falls for Catherine.

Please come prepared with….

— a head shot (if you have one)

— theater resume (if you have one)

— class schedule for Spring 2015

— all conflicts from December, through Winter Break, until the end of February. (work, appointments, meetings, events, etc.)

You MUST….

…be available for all show dates

…be able to rehearse at Cabaret Theatre in January

…be a full time undergraduate Rutgers student

Questions? Please email producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com

***Cabaret Theatre is located at the corner of Suydam Street and Nichol Avenue on the Douglass campus

RUSA allocations paid for by student fees.

Audition for this show because I physically can’t and it breaks my heart wahhhh. Also send me videos.

Goodbye my friends! I’ll talk to you again soon, but not on this blog. You know where to find me, internet.

ALSO

Shameless Plug. I’m participating in a “25 Days of Christmas Songs” Challenge for the first 25 days of Christmas. I record and upload a different Christmas song everyday! Check it out

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and stay classy New Brunswick (and the one person who reads this in Cuba?).